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Puerto Sandino, León Department, Nicaragua – Nicaragua Flag

Current Date And Time In Puerto Sandino, Nicaragua

Friday, 14 August 2026
02:00:01 CST
Currency: Nicaraguan Cordoba (NIO)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 4,371

🗺 Map of Puerto Sandino, León Department, Nicaragua – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Puerto Sandino, a city in León Department, Nicaragua, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Puerto Sandino — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Puerto Sandino.

Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Nicaragua operations.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Puerto Sandino, León Department

📍 LATITUDE
12.196°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
86.76°
West (W)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)12.1957° N86.7601° W
Signed Decimal Degrees12.1957-86.7601
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)12° 11' 44" N86° 45' 36" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)12° 11.7396' N86° 45.603' W

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Puerto Sandino Today

🔥 SUNRISE
05:34 AM
🌅 SUNSET
06:08 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
12h 34m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
11:51 AM
Calculated for today (14 Aug 2026) from Puerto Sandino’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Puerto Sandino’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
1,358 km
(844 mi) • Puerto Sandino is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
9,440 km
(5,866 mi) • Puerto Sandino is in the western hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
12.196° S, 93.24° E
The point exactly opposite Puerto Sandino through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Puerto Sandino, you'd surface nearest to Ketahun, Indonesia, about 1,361 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Puerto Sandino

📍 Location Details

CityPuerto Sandino
StateLeón Department (Leon)
CountryNicaragua
ContinentNorth America
Time Zone-06:00

📈 Area & Population

Population4,371
Elevation12 m / 39 ft
GPS (DD)12.1957, -86.7601

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Puerto Sandino

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: León Department
Parent Country: Nicaragua

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 4,371
🏆 State Rank: #7 of 13 most populous in León Department
🏠 Share of León Department Population: 1.033%

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Puerto Sandino to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around León Department.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
La Paz CentroLeón DepartmentNE19 km11 mi~19m🗺 View
NagaroteLeón DepartmentE23 km14 mi~23m🗺 View
LeónLeón DepartmentNW30 km18 mi~30m🗺 View
PoneloyaLeón DepartmentNW37 km23 mi~37m🗺 View
TelicaLeón DepartmentN38 km24 mi~38m🗺 View
QuezalguaqueLeón DepartmentNW38 km24 mi~38m🗺 View

Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.

🚗 Distance from Puerto Sandino to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • León
30 km (18 mi)
NW of Puerto Sandino • ~30m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Managua
56 km (35 mi)
E of Puerto Sandino • ~56m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in León Department

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in León Department, the home state of Puerto Sandino, along with each city's aerial distance from León, León Department's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
León12.4353° N-86.8786° W102 m0 km🗺 View Map
Nagarote12.2659° N-86.5647° W86 m39 km🗺 View Map
La Paz Centro12.34° N-86.6753° W73 m24 km🗺 View Map
El Sauce12.8869° N-86.539° W173 m62 km🗺 View Map
Telica12.522° N-86.8594° W131 m10 km🗺 View Map
Larreynaga12.6761° N-86.5712° W95 m43 km🗺 View Map
Poneloya12.3783° N-87.0422° W-19 km🗺 View Map
Achuapa13.0537° N-86.59° W319 m76 km🗺 View Map
Santa Rosa del Peñón12.8012° N-86.3699° W176 m69 km🗺 View Map
Quezalguaque12.5068° N-86.9029° W98 m8 km🗺 View Map
Neighbouring Countries
✈️ Nearest Airport
Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport
IATA: MGA
65 km (40 mi) from Puerto Sandino
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🌍 Puerto Sandino Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Puerto Sandino Matter

The exact GPS location of Puerto Sandino gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside León Department. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare León Department state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for Puerto Sandino Mapping

Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Puerto Sandino are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Puerto Sandino

The satellite view of Puerto Sandino lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Nicaragua map

🌎 Regional Position of Puerto Sandino in León Department

Puerto Sandino sits within León Department, Nicaragua, in the North America region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Puerto Sandino Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Puerto Sandino for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across León Department. › Browse every city in León Department

💻 Using Puerto Sandino Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Puerto Sandino in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Nicaragua. › Country geolocation database

📊 How to Use Puerto Sandino Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Puerto Sandino directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to Puerto Sandino. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare León Department CitiesAccess the full city directory for León Department ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Puerto Sandino Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Puerto Sandino?

The GPS coordinates of Puerto Sandino are latitude 12.1957° and longitude -86.7601°. In directional format: 12.1957° N, 86.7601° W. These coordinates mark the center of Puerto Sandino in León Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Puerto Sandino located?

Puerto Sandino is a city in León Department, Nicaragua, on the continent of North America. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Puerto Sandino?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Puerto Sandino sits at: Latitude 12° 11' 44" N and Longitude 86° 45' 36" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

👥 What is the population of Puerto Sandino?

Puerto Sandino has a population of approximately 4,371 people. This is roughly 1.033% of León Department's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in León Department.

🗺 How can I view Puerto Sandino on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Puerto Sandino is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 12.1957, -86.7601 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Puerto Sandino in León Department. For broader context, explore the León Department state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Puerto Sandino?

The nearest airport to Puerto Sandino is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA), roughly 65 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Puerto Sandino from León?

Puerto Sandino is approximately 30 km (18 mi) from León, the capital of León Department, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in León Department.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Puerto Sandino?

Puerto Sandino sits at an elevation of approximately 12 meters (39 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for León Department.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Puerto Sandino?

The closest cities to Puerto Sandino include La Paz Centro, Nagarote, León. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Puerto Sandino today?

Today in Puerto Sandino, sunrise is at 05:34 AM and sunset is at 06:08 PM, giving a day length of 12h 34m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Puerto Sandino's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Puerto Sandino from the Equator?

Puerto Sandino is approximately 1,358 km (844 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,440 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Puerto Sandino?

The antipodal point of Puerto Sandino — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Ketahun, Indonesia, roughly 1,361 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.

🚗 How far is Puerto Sandino from Managua, the capital of Nicaragua?

Puerto Sandino is approximately 56 km (35 mi) E of Managua, the national capital of Nicaragua, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.